Stage Details

Legislation -
Placed on Calendar
(Senate)
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March 26, 2004

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that would prohibit lawsuits against food companies based on allegations concerning weight gain or obesity claims.

Highlights:

Prohibits lawsuits against manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations of food products in federal or state courts in regards to injury caused by a person's consumption and weight gain, or any associated health issue, except in cases where there is a violation of previously established laws or acts governing food products (Secs. 3-4).